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<p>Mykonos Kuzina  Mykonos Kuzina is a Greek restaurant in Naples, FL. After a 30 year run as restaurateurs in Ohio, the owners decided to pull up stake and ply their craft here. The restaurant has been open for about one month. There were 5 of us that evening, a good number to get a representative [&hellip;]</p>

<p>La Tratoria Cafe Napoli La Trattoria Cafe Napoli (Cafe Napoli; CN) is a restaurant in Fort Myers, FL  serving tapas, pastas, salads, paellas and more. CN has been open for over 10 years. My dining companion and I went for dinner this New Years&#8217; Eve before boarding a pirate cruise to watch the fireworks that [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Rinconcito Catracho Latin Grill  Rinconcito Catracho Latin Grill is a restaurant in Fort Myers, FL serving food from Central America, specifically from Honduras. Rinconcito Catracho means little Honduran corner, and I will abbreviate the name of this restaurant as LG (Latin Grill). LG has been at this location for 2 and 1/2 years. It&#8217;s [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Here is another installment from local retired Master Sommelier Barry Larvin&#8217;s wine blog, Windows On Wine. To read a bit about wine suggestions for the holidays, as well as other tidbits about wine, go Here. Cheers! Cafe Bistro, Nordstrom, Naples, FL (yes, this is my photo&#8230;)</p>

<p>Pho Plus II  Pho Plus II is a restaurant in the Metropolis Plaza in Fort Myers, FL serving Vietnamese Cuisine. They have been open at this location for approximately 2 months. Both my dining companion (DC) and I love Vietnamese food. Having heard good things about Pho Plus II, DC and I felt compelled to check it out. The [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The American Culinary Federation is a professional organization of chefs, cooks, food industry professionals, food enthusiasts and a food blogger or two.  They have about 200 chapters and almost 20,000 members. They offer training, accreditation, scholarship and certification to foster professional growth in the culinary arts. They publish a free quarterly periodical for students of [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Alexander&#8217;s  Alexander&#8217;s Restaurant is an eponymously-named restaurant in Naples, FL owned by long time Naples culinary fixture, Chef Alexander Bernard. Chef Bernard has been practicing his craft locally for over 30 years starting Alexander&#8217;s over 20 years ago. As you approach the entrance to the restaurant there is a beautiful outdoor dining area. Outdoor dining, Alexander&#8217;s Restaurant The interior [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The holidays are upon us and celebration is one of our thoughts in the forefront for the majority of us. This of course, again for the majority, would be Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years’ Eve. I have limited this article to options available Christmas Day for a number of reasons. For the most [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is a national organization of almost 20,000 members and 150 chapters nationwide. They are made up of chefs, food industry professionals and perhaps a food blogger or two. For the most part, here is what ACF is all about. I cannot say this any better so I am quoting from [&hellip;]</p>

<p>An Osteria is traditionally an Italian restaurant that serves wine and simple local food. This concept continues locally at Osteria Tulia in Naples, Florida, operating since 2013. There is indoor dining if you prefer, or outdoor dining all in a very simple, comfortable environment as an Osteria should be. Read More</p>

<p>Cheney Brothers Inc. (CBI) are a food and restaurant equipment distributor headquartered in Riviera Beach, FL. They distribute their products mainly in the Southeastern United States, and are the leading food distribution company in Florida. They easily rank in the top 10 of food distributors nationally in terms of sales. I was recently invited, as [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Naples Originals is a consortium of almost 40 locally owned restaurants. The main purpose of Naples Originals is marketing member restaurants. To this end, they promote fostering an appreciation of local restaurants as well as other businesses. At the end of the day, locally owned restaurants and businesses enhance their environments by providing a diverse [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Engine No. 9 is a sports bar in St. Petersburg, FL. They pride themselves on their burgers, beer selections and comfort foods. A local was raving about this place to me, and after a cursory look see on Yelp, I thought their menu looked intriguing.  As you enter the restaurant their is a front end [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Chefs Collaborative is a group of chefs and food industry professionals whose goal is to have sustainable culinary practices be second nature for chefs everywhere. They believe food is fundamental to life, and good food arises from an environment of clean air, land and water. In addition, sustainable farming, fishing and animal husbandry are also [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The Association of Junior Leagues International was started in 1901 and is a non profit organization of at present, 291 chapters in 4 countries. They are an organization of women promoting educational and charitable activities to improve communities and develop the potential of women. The Junior League of Fort Myers (JLFM) was established in 1966, [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Garibaldi Restaurant and Bakery is a restaurant in Naples, FL serving Mexican Cuisine specifically that of Puebla and Central Mexico. They have been in business since 2003, a very good sign. The interior of the restaurant is extremely bright and colorful but what really gets your attention when your enter Garibaldi&#8217;s is the extensive variety [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Simpson&#8217;s Tavern is a restaurant and pub in the Financial District of London and is the city&#8217;s oldest chop house. It is about 1 block away from The Royal Exchange which at one time was the center of commerce in London. At present, it contains upscale shops, offices and a dining area and is perhaps [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Martin Fierro was an epic fictional character out of Argentine literature of the late 19th century. It is also a Parrillada, or barbecue Restaurant (Restaurant&#8217;s Website) in Naples, FL serving Argentine and Uruguayan cuisine. As you approach the entrance, there is a nice outdoor seating area. What caught my eye was a display table of their menus [&hellip;]</p>

<p>The  University of Florida Institute for Agricultural Studies (UF/IFAS) is a Land Grant college with branches in every Florida county. What is this you may ask? In the mid 19th century, states were apportioned land by the federal government. The proceeds of the sales of these lands were used to maintain an endowment that would [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Bravo/Brio is a restaurant chain of about 120 restaurants operating under the Bravo Cucina Italiana, Brio Tuscan Grille and Bon Vie Bistro banners. There is a Bravo Cucina Italiana (Bravo) in Naples, FL in the mixed use commercial/residential space, Mercato. I was recently contacted by a PR firm about their 2 course menu that runs [&hellip;]</p>